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...the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service under any of the following conditions: 1 If the power cord or plug is plugged back in position before the power supply cord is damaged or frayed. 2 If liquid has been spilled into the product. 3 If the product has been exposed to... and call for service. Stop If you ever have to remove the main system unit cover, observe the following precautions: 1 The power supply cord must be unplugged before the main system unit cover is removed. (Separe le cordon d'alimentation et puis enleve le couvercle.) 2 Once ...
...the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service under any of the following conditions: 1 If the power cord or plug is plugged back in position before the power supply cord is damaged or frayed. 2 If liquid has been spilled into the product. 3 If the product has been exposed to... and call for service. Stop If you ever have to remove the main system unit cover, observe the following precautions: 1 The power supply cord must be unplugged before the main system unit cover is removed. (Separe le cordon d'alimentation et puis enleve le couvercle.) 2 Once ...
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...switch to the mainboard, option cards, and peripheral devices. 2. Voltage selection switch 2-2 Setting Up Your System WARNING If you set the power supply to operate at 115V or 230V. To verify that your system has the correct setting for your location before turning on the system back... panel can be damaged. Checking the Voltage Selection A power supply is set correctly for your system will be used to set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your environment, check the voltage selection switch...
...switch to the mainboard, option cards, and peripheral devices. 2. Voltage selection switch 2-2 Setting Up Your System WARNING If you set the power supply to operate at 115V or 230V. To verify that your system has the correct setting for your location before turning on the system back... panel can be damaged. Checking the Voltage Selection A power supply is set correctly for your system will be used to set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your environment, check the voltage selection switch...
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Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth ... Selecting a screen saver 112 Using an extended desktop 113 Changing the mouse settings 114 Changing Power-Saving Settings 115 Changing the power scheme 115 Changing advanced power settings 116 Activating and using Hibernate mode 116 Installing an uninterruptible power supply 118 Chapter 10: Protecting Your Computer 119 Hardware security 120 Kensington lock slot 120 Data...
Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth ... Selecting a screen saver 112 Using an extended desktop 113 Changing the mouse settings 114 Changing Power-Saving Settings 115 Changing the power scheme 115 Changing advanced power settings 116 Activating and using Hibernate mode 116 Installing an uninterruptible power supply 118 Chapter 10: Protecting Your Computer 119 Hardware security 120 Kensington lock slot 120 Data...
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www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive ... replacing a CD or DVD drive 160 Replacing the memory card reader 162 Adding or replacing a hard drive 163 Replacing the rear fan 165 Replacing the power supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 Replacing the front I/O panel 168 Adding or replacing an expansion card 171 Replacing the system board 172 Chapter 14...
www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive ... replacing a CD or DVD drive 160 Replacing the memory card reader 162 Adding or replacing a hard drive 163 Replacing the rear fan 165 Replacing the power supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 Replacing the front I/O panel 168 Adding or replacing an expansion card 171 Replacing the system board 172 Chapter 14...
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...switch should always be moved to 230. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. The power supply should be set to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. For more information, ... this connector. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (...
...switch should always be moved to 230. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. The power supply should be set to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. For more information, ... this connector. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (...
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...emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. During a power surge, the voltage level of your computer normally. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power... for an extended period of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is set the power supply to the correct voltage position. In the United States, the utility power is typically set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such...
...emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. During a power surge, the voltage level of your computer normally. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power... for an extended period of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is set the power supply to the correct voltage position. In the United States, the utility power is typically set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such...
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...are starting your computer for several minutes or have not used for setup instructions. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has a built-in Standby, the power indicator flashes. To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to set up your computer...and turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" on your computer. 3 If you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. When you turn off your computer, certain components in...
...are starting your computer for several minutes or have not used for setup instructions. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has a built-in Standby, the power indicator flashes. To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to set up your computer...and turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" on your computer. 3 If you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. When you turn off your computer, certain components in...
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... into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any.... 3 Turn on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on . Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer. ...
... into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any.... 3 Turn on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on . Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer. ...
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CHAPTER 9 Customizing Your Computer • Adjusting the screen and desktop settings • Changing the mouse settings • Changing Power-Saving Settings • Installing an uninterruptible power supply
CHAPTER 9 Customizing Your Computer • Adjusting the screen and desktop settings • Changing the mouse settings • Changing Power-Saving Settings • Installing an uninterruptible power supply
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CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. Help and ... Settings, then make your changes. The Control Panel window opens. You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. To select a screen saver: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel....Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in .
CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. Help and ... Settings, then make your changes. The Control Panel window opens. You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. To select a screen saver: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel....Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in .
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...Panel is attached. 6 Click Finish, then click OK. 118 Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 Click the manufacturer...Select. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Installing an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the UPS tab. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and ...
...Panel is attached. 6 Click Finish, then click OK. 118 Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 Click the manufacturer...Select. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Installing an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the UPS tab. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and ...
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CHAPTER 13 Adding and Replacing Components • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink • Replacing the front I/O panel • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board
CHAPTER 13 Adding and Replacing Components • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink • Replacing the front I/O panel • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board
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... every time you are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in "Preventing static ... open the computer case. Your computer case provides easy access to a bare metal part of the power supply. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn...
... every time you are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in "Preventing static ... open the computer case. Your computer case provides easy access to a bare metal part of the power supply. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn...
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... of the case for correct air flow. 6 Connect the new fan's power cable to the case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 5 Use the four screws you removed previously to secure the new rear cooling fan to add or replace the power supply. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166
... of the case for correct air flow. 6 Connect the new fan's power cable to the case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 5 Use the four screws you removed previously to secure the new rear cooling fan to add or replace the power supply. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166
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www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you removed previously to secure the new power supply to the case. 8 Reconnect the power supply cables to the system board and to the drives. 9 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154.... the heat sink: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the side of the power supply nearest you, then remove the power supply from the system board. Replacing the heat sink Tips & Tricks You need to add or replace the heat sink. Replacing the heat...
www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you removed previously to secure the new power supply to the case. 8 Reconnect the power supply cables to the system board and to the drives. 9 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154.... the heat sink: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the side of the power supply nearest you, then remove the power supply from the system board. Replacing the heat sink Tips & Tricks You need to add or replace the heat sink. Replacing the heat...
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... qualified computer technician. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help eMachines Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you ...may help . 176 CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Safety guidelines Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it...
... qualified computer technician. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help eMachines Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you ...may help . 176 CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Safety guidelines Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it...
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...are plugged in the Search box, then click the arrow. Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to the instructions provided with it is supplying power. The technician may have "how to work, make sure that you did not ... device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to " questions about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Telephone support Sound Help and Support For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 13. You are configured correctly.
...are plugged in the Search box, then click the arrow. Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to the instructions provided with it is supplying power. The technician may have "how to work, make sure that you did not ... device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to " questions about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Telephone support Sound Help and Support For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 13. You are configured correctly.
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www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 O online help 3, 4 opening computer case 154 documents 37 files 23, 27 files ... Hibernate mode 9, 116 indicator 9 schemes 115 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 189 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 19 using UPS 118 power button 9 power supply replacing 166 uninterruptible 118 printer default 190 installing 13, 150 parallel port 10 sharing 59 troubleshooting 189 USB port 8, 11 printing documents 38 files across...
www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 O online help 3, 4 opening computer case 154 documents 37 files 23, 27 files ... Hibernate mode 9, 116 indicator 9 schemes 115 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 189 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 19 using UPS 118 power button 9 power supply replacing 166 uninterruptible 118 printer default 190 installing 13, 150 parallel port 10 sharing 59 troubleshooting 189 USB port 8, 11 printing documents 38 files across...
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Index www.emachines.com serial number 9 serial port 10 setting up safety precautions 194 sharing drives 58 folders 58 printer 59 shortcut menus accessing 23 shortcuts adding to ... technical support 191 telephone support 191 Web site connection speed 181 turning off computer 9, 19, 20 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 192 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18, 118 un-sharing drives 59 folders 59 updates security 126 virus definitions 124 updating virus definitions 124 updating Windows 142 UPS 18, 118...
Index www.emachines.com serial number 9 serial port 10 setting up safety precautions 194 sharing drives 58 folders 58 printer 59 shortcut menus accessing 23 shortcuts adding to ... technical support 191 telephone support 191 Web site connection speed 181 turning off computer 9, 19, 20 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 192 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18, 118 un-sharing drives 59 folders 59 updates security 126 virus definitions 124 updating virus definitions 124 updating Windows 142 UPS 18, 118...